Companions-in-Christ is a small group resource for spiritual formation. It is designed to create a setting where you can respond to God’s call to an ever-deepening communion and wholeness in Christ – as an individual, as a member of a small group, and as part of a congregation. The resource focuses on your experience of God and your discovery of spiritual practices that help you share more fully in the life of Christ. You will be exploring the potential of Christian community as an environment of grace and mutual guidance through the Spirit. You will grow closer to members of your small group as you seek together to know and respond to God’s will. And your congregation will grow when you and your companions begin to bring what you learn into all areas of church life, from classes and meetings to worship and outreach.
How does Companions-in-Christ help you grow spiritually? It enables you to immerse yourself in ‘streams of living waters’ through the spiritual disciplines of prayer, scripture, ministry, worship, study, and Christian conversation. These means of grace are the common ways in which Christ meets people, renews their faith, and deepens their life together in love.
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Through Companions, you will explore the depths of scripture, learn to listen to God through it, and allow your life to be shaped by the Word.
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Through Companions, you will experience new dimensions of prayer, try fresh ways of opening to God, and learn what it means to practice the presence of God.
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Through Companions, you will reflect on Christ’s call in your life and discover anew the gifts that God is giving you for living out your personal ministry.
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Through Companions, you and members of your group will grow together as a Christian community and gain skills in learning how small groups in church become settings for spiritual guidance.
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Companions-In-Christ ( CIC ) is a Spiritual Formation program which provides participants diverse, imaginative settings for learning the spiritual disciplines of prayer, scripture, study, worship, ministry and Christian conversation.
This series is conducted in a small group of 12 – 15 members and will culminate in a day retreat. There will be daily devotional readings for 5 days each week and the group meets weekly over 28 weeks. CIC will offer you the opportunity to focus on your relationship with Christ and grow in your openness to God’s presence and guidance. There will also be times where you and members of your group will participate in community sharing, as you explore common stories, questions, and discoveries about your relationship with Christ. The unique aspect of this experience is that members or your small group, who are indeed your companions on the journey, will encourage your searching and learning.